At the Swiss international auto show Audi has introduced its new A8 Hybrid. According to the producers, though the vehicle is designed as a concept of the gasoline-electric hybrid version, it is scheduled to enter the mass production next year.
Audi A8 Hybrid features a 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder gasoline engine, which produces 211HP and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) to an electric motor delivering 45HP and 211 Nm (155.63 lb-ft) of torque. According to Audi the combined output of the concept vehicle is 245HP and 480 Nm (354.03 lb-ft) of torque.
The engine is combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The electric motor features a lithium-ion battery. It is said that the vehicle is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in just 7.6 seconds, while the fuel consumption is 6.2 lt/100km.
Some of the most significant features of the hybrid vehicle include 21-inch, two-color alloy wheels, a special paint job and the so-called “Powermeter”.
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